Imagine you’re just trying to help your dad out, and you find yourself in the middle of a whirlwind of accusations and drama. This is exactly what happened to our 23-year-old hero, who we’ll call ‘The Reluctant Heartbreaker’. He’s openly gay, but doesn’t feel the need to broadcast it. After stepping in for his hungover dad to deliver some work, he found himself being flirted with by a group of women. Little did he know, this would lead to a storm of controversy…
The Reluctant Heartbreaker’s Background
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Father-Son Bonding Time
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A Birthday Hangover and a Favor
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Stepping In for Dad ♂️
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The Unexpected Flirting Session
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Caught Off Guard
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The Exit Strategy ♂️
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The Aftermath: Dad Steps In ️
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The Unexpected Backlash
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Dad’s Defense ️
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The Emotional Turmoil
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Caught in the Crossfire: The Reluctant Heartbreaker’s Dilemma
Our hero, ‘The Reluctant Heartbreaker’, found himself in a whirlwind of drama after a simple favor for his dad led to unexpected accusations. After being flirted with by a group of women, his silence on his sexuality sparked controversy. The women felt embarrassed for hitting on a gay man, leading to a storm of blame. Despite his dad’s defense, our hero is left questioning his actions. Was he wrong for not disclosing his sexuality? Or should personal matters remain personal? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
NTA. People hitting on strangers at work, embarrassing themselves.

NTA. Surprise twist: Straight women hit on gay man!
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NTA – Hard to seamlessly work in being gay without looking like an a**hole
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Hilarious story of awkwardness that will make you ROFL!

NTA. Dad’s right, no obligation to disclose being gay.
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NTA. Let them embarrass themselves. Not your responsibility to babysit.

NTA, but double standards. They’d be called out if genders reversed.

Doubting the authenticity, but defending the accused’s character.

You’re definitely NTA! Ridiculous posts need to stop!

Obvious NTA, downvoted!

Confused commenter questions relevance of comment.

YTA for this utter, utter post.

Feeling innocent amidst flirtatious accusations

“Surprise twist: Flirtatious women accuse hot gay man. YTA.”

Engaging comment: NTA – It’s strange how upset they are you’re gay

You’re not responsible for their behavior and assumptions!

Not interested, does the reason matter?
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Who’s the a**hole? Let’s unravel this surprising twist!

This sub is poopoo and why does this trash get upvoted???
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NTA comment shuts down toxic subreddit with a fiery response!

♂️ You don’t owe them anything. They embarrassed themselves!

Who’s the a-hole? Let’s find out in this surprising twist!

Commenter finds the post useless. ♂️

Hilarious reactions when women realize you’re not attracted to them!
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Women’s double standards exposed! NTA, kudos to your dad!

NTA. Don’t take it personally, they’re just lashing out

NTA: Women misjudged man’s intentions, he sets the record straight.

NTA: Their fault for hitting on you, regardless of orientation.

NTA: Accused of shoving sexuality in their face? Double standards!

Women accused gay man, but he shuts them down!

Women should know better, it’s not his responsibility to disclose.

NTA. Your truth is not public entertainment. #liveyourtruth

Supportive comment about a good father figure.

NTA: Straights embarrassed themselves. Are they okay?

Engagingly shut down flirtatious women who can’t handle rejection

NTA! The female creep equivalent of men hitting on women.

NTA for not telling flirtatious women you’re gay. Dad’s supportive!

Straight or gay, their behavior was embarrassing and inappropriate.

Flirtatious women accused of being female neckbeards!

Navigating workplace boundaries: Shutting down unwanted advances professionally.
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NTA and your dad is amazing!

Women misread social cues and accuse gay man of leading on

Women hit on you, then called you TA? Ridiculous!

NTA. No need to explain yourself. Dad’s got your back!

Gender swap makes it creepy. NTA for feeling uncomfortable.

NTA for keeping your sexual orientation private.

NTA. Work is work, not a dating service. ♂️

Embarrassed by dodgy behavior, now realizing it was all for nothing! NTA

NTA. Unprofessional coworkers hit on you, karma served them right!

Straight or not, rejection can be embarrassing for anyone

NTA. Love who you want. They’re just salty and embarrassed.

NTA. Unprofessional hitting on colleagues’ kids is just gross
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NTA: Love life is personal, attraction is not a choice

Fragile egos couldn’t handle a gay man’s disinterest.

NTA: Insecure women blame their insecurities on you.

NTA – Embrace your truth, let them quench their own thirst!

Popular guy at girl party accused of leading on women!

No placards needed: NTA for keeping your sexuality private!
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NTA, your sexual preference is your business. They need to grow up
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Women embarrassed themselves, no obligation to entertain random strangers.

OP accused of not explaining his sexuality to everyone. NTA
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Keep your secrets to yourself!

No obligation to disclose your sexuality. You’re not the a**hole.
